He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. — Ephesians 2:17

 God is a mediator who always takes the initiative to create peace. When Jesus reached adulthood, He preached nonviolence to a world at war. Jesus had come as a baby. Then, in the greatest act of world peacemaking ever, Christ reconciled God and men by dying for their sins (Col. 1:20). 

The alternative to attempting to make peace is to continue being hostile. God didn't accept that, and neither should we. Even at the potential cost of being "shot down," let's begin the process of mending a damaged friendship.

The kind of harmony that transcends all misunderstanding is what this world needs. We ask you, Prince of Peace, to keep us free from conflict and enmity. Also, please support us in using kind words to diffuse tension.  

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What were the causes of the Franco-Prussian War?

Why did the French lose the Franco-Prussian War?

Why did the Franco-Prussian War lead to ww1?

How did the Franco-Prussian War ended?

Why did Germany lose Prussia?

Why did France want revenge on Germany?

Why did Germans hate the Treaty of Versailles?

How did France try to keep Germany out?

When did France and Germany become enemies?

Why did France do so bad in ww2?

Why was Paris not destroyed in ww2?

What was Hitler's plan for conquering France?

How many Germans died in France 1940?

Has France ever won a war?

What was the German plan to destroy Paris?

Who liberated Paris from the Germans?

How close did the German army get to Paris ww1?

How close did the Germans get to Paris and who stopped them?

How many Germans died in Paris?

What country was Germany's main enemy on the Eastern Front?

How did France fall to the Germans?

Why were the French soldiers always beaten?

What did France want Germany to do?

When did Germany and France become friends?

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” — John 14:6

 Jesus entered the world to provide salvation through the cross. Only He could be the ideal offering to atone for our sins. He is also now the route to paradise for everyone who trusts in Him since He overcame the dead. We can travel there from here because of Jesus!

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What is the definition of an interstate?

What does interstate mean in history?

What is an example of an interstate?

What is the difference between a highway and an interstate?

What is the longest interstate in the United States?

What 4 states are not part of the Interstate Highway System?

What is the only state without an interstate?

Why is there no interstate 60?

Do all Interstates cross states?

What is the shortest interstate in the United States?

What US state has the most interstates?

Are there any states without Interstate Highways?

What state has the fastest interstate?

What state has the highest interstate speed limit?

What are the 2 longest interstate highways in the US?

Why is Route 66 famous?

What is the most famous Interstate Highway?

What is the widest freeway in the United States?

What is the busiest freeway in the world?

What is the highest point in the U.S. by road?

What is the most traveled freeway?

What is the most stressful highway?

What is the least Travelled road in America?

What is the fastest freeway?

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. — John 1:14

 Yes, the commercialization of Christmas is real. However, each gift we buy and wrap has the potential to serve as a silent proclamation of the greatest gift of all—God's "only begotten Son" (Jn. 3:16).

We are aware that Santa Claus is a fable and reindeer cannot fly. It's entirely made up. But we need to draw attention to the reality of the Baby who was born in Bethlehem rather than complaining about these unimportant things, which merely focuses on them.

What about the call to reintroduce Christ to the holiday season? He didn't leave, really. Pay attention to the lyrics of the carols that you hear playing nonstop in malls, stores, and on the streets. In a single holiday, they spread more truth than many pulpits do in three months. The magnificent fact that "the Lord is come" and that He is to be worshiped is implanted in the minds of both young and old by them.

Christmas is not a time to be a scrooge; rather, it is a time to invite others to discover the Savior. We have the opportunity to ask our friends and family, "Do you know the true meaning of the season? I do because I trust in Jesus.

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Why do people say Bah Humbug for Christmas?

Where did the term bah humbug come from?

What is another word for bah humbug?

What is a humbug in the Wizard of Oz?

What does humbug mean in A Christmas Carol?

How many times does Scrooge say Bah humbug?

What does Bah Humbug mean today?

What are 3 key Scrooge quotes?

What word can Scrooge not say?

What disorder does Scrooge have?

What is Scrooge's famous word?

What is Scrooge most afraid of?

What does Scrooge regret the most?

What is Scrooge obsessed with?

Who was Scrooge why was he disliked?

Did Scrooge have a wife?

What is Scrooge's tragic flaw?

What was Scrooge's first regret?

What does Scrooge choose to eat?

What did Scrooge buy first?

What is Scrooge's reaction to his death?

What is Scrooge's dead partner?

What does Scrooge's bed symbolize?

Why are Caroline and her husband so happy over Scrooge's death?

The Lord will hear when I call to Him. — Psalm 4:3

 Is our heavenly Father so preoccupied managing the universe that He is uninterested in our pleas for assistance? Not the God of the Bible, who declares Himself to be the only real God—the One who upholds the innumerable star clusters in all their vastness while still observing the sparrow's fall—who does not ignore the sparrow's fall. He invites us to discuss everything, even the little things, with Him. 

Although angels indeed serve God and assist believers (Heb. 1:13–14), we do not require their help to communicate with our heavenly Father. He can be reached immediately by us (4:14–16). We can affirm with the psalmist that "The Lord will hear when I call to Him" (Ps. 4:3).

Never is God too busy to hear from His children. We give thanks to You, Lord, for hearing our prayers. We know You are always there to answer our prayers, and we appreciate Your concern.  

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Is Newsweek magazine still in print?

How much does it cost to subscribe to Newsweek?

How often does Newsweek magazine come out?

How old is Newsweek magazine?

Who is the target audience of Newsweek?

What is the oldest magazine still in print?

What popular magazines no longer exist?

What is the longest continuously published magazine in the US?

Are printed magazines dying out?

Should I throw out old magazines?

Is it worth keeping old magazines?

Should I keep old time magazines?

Should magazines be stored upright or flat?

What age group reads magazines the most?

What kind of old magazines are worth money?

Are 50 year old life magazines worth anything?

What Life magazine is worth the most?

What was the golden age of magazines?

What is the oldest magazine in the world?

What was the first successful magazine in America?

What is the oldest life magazine?

Why was LIFE magazine discontinued?

When was the last printed LIFE magazine?

What is the name of the oldest children's magazine?

Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. — 2 Chronicles 20:15

 The people of Judah in today's Bible reading were also having problems. They recognized they lacked the strength and intelligence to defeat their enemies. God was the last thing they had. However, this was not cause for despair in the eyes of King Jehoshaphat and the populace. They said to God, "Our eyes are upon You," (2 Chr. 20:12). The promise that He would fulfill was that "the battle is not yours, but God's" (v. 15), and this did not let them down.

Are you in a situation where you can no longer rely on yourself at all? You have God's calming assurance that you don't need anything else as you fix your eyes on the Lord and place your hope in Him.

If God is all you have, that's more than enough. We take pleasure in You, O Lord, and You will meet all of our needs. Because we wish to uphold morality and justice, we shall rely on You, O Lord. 

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What is Jehoshaphat known for?

What does the story of Jehoshaphat teach us?

Why do we say jumping Jehoshaphat?

Why was King Jehoshaphat afraid?

What was the weakness of King Jehoshaphat?

How did God protect Jehoshaphat and show him mercy?

Did God give Jehoshaphat rest on every side?

What problem did Jehoshaphat face in battle?

How does Jehoshaphat's prayer help?

What lessons can we learn from Jehoshaphat?

What was the prayer of praise for Jehoshaphat?

What stands out in Jehoshaphat's prayer before the people?

What is jumping Jehoshaphat?

What prophet answered Jehoshaphat's prayer?

Who was the prophet that spoke to Jehoshaphat?

Why did Jehoshaphat align himself with Ahab?

Who did Jehoshaphat succeed?

Where did Jehoshaphat and the people go to pray?

How did God answer Jehoshaphat's prayer in 2 Chronicles 20?

How did God help Jehoshaphat?

What Scripture says about Jehoshaphat battle?

Who were the three armies against Jehoshaphat?

What is the significance of the Valley of Jehoshaphat?

What three nations came against Jehoshaphat?

 

We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ. — 2 Corinthians 5:10

 I am very aware of my flaws as I consider the judgment seat of Christ. But I find solace in the numerous verses in Scripture that tell me that because I trust in Jesus Christ, I am forgiven and accepted. 

Although unbelievers make an effort to avoid thinking about judgment or death, neither can be avoided (Heb. 9:27). However, the good news is that Christ's death, burial, and resurrection set us free from the penalty of sin and the grip of death. We may now approach death with peace and optimism.

Before you meet Christ as your judge, make sure you know Him as your Savior. One day, I will have to give a stern account of my soul before the Lord for every pointless thought and statement I make. 

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What denomination publishes our daily bread?

Who is the owner of our daily bread?

What are the beliefs of our daily bread?

Where did our daily bread come from?

Is our daily bread ministries Jehovah Witness?

What is the Catholic version of our daily bread?

Is our daily bread a Bible?

Is the daily bread the Eucharist?

What Bible verse is today daily bread?

What are the 3 powerful prayers?

Where in the Bible does it say I will not eat this bread?

What bread does the Bible say to eat?

What kind of bread would Jesus eat?

What are forbidden foods in the Bible?

How many bread did Jesus eat?

How big was a loaf of bread in Jesus time?

What food would Jesus have eaten?

What bread did Jesus have at the Last Supper?

Did people eat eggs in the Bible?

What is the holy bread called?

What was the last supper meal in the Bible?

Is there a woman in the Last Supper?

Who cooked the Last Supper in the Bible?

Was the washing of the feet before or after the Last Supper?

I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel. — Psalm 16:7

 Most of the Christmas gifts have already been painstakingly bought and carefully wrapped. Some have been mailed to distant relatives and acquaintances. 

However, it all began with a list. You meticulously crafted a list in order to ensure that you bought the appropriate gifts for everyone on your list. It was a list of things to present to the people you care about only. 

Because it's so simple for us to slip into the trap of generating lists of what we want to receive rather than what we can give, it's a good thing that we do that.

Sadly, this occurs much too frequently in our prayer life. We often create prayer lists that resemble a child's list of things he wants for Christmas because we need God's assistance so frequently. 

Perhaps it would be beneficial to keep two different prayer lists: a needs list where we bring our difficulties to the Lord and a giving list where we give Him our praise in order to prevent being one-sided in our prayer. The following verses in Psalm 16 list things for which we can always give thanks to God: protection (vv. 1, 8), goodness (v. 2), care (vv. 5–6), and counsel (v. 7).

We require a giving list in prayer, as in all aspects of life. Praise for God comes top on the list.

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What shall I put on my Christmas list?

What are the 12 presents of Christmas?

What are the 5 needs for Christmas?

How do I make my own Christmas list?

How do you make a Christmas bucket list?

How do I start a budget for Christmas?

How much money do you give a 12 year old for Christmas?

What is a realistic Christmas budget?

How much do parents spend per child on Christmas?

How many gifts is average for Christmas?

How much should a gift cost?

What is the average cost of Christmas gifts?

Is $50 too much for a Christmas gift?

Is $50 enough for a Christmas gift?

Which holiday spends the most money?

What is the most cheapest holiday?

Which state has most holidays?

What are the 3 biggest holidays?

What's America's favorite holiday?

What is the most loved holiday in the world?

What are the top 1 holidays?

What is the most basic holiday?

Who celebrates the most holidays?

What does Father's Day rank?

The grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. — Titus 2:11

 The principles that Christians uphold as being true and right are being destroyed by evil forces that have infiltrated the gates. Many perceptive individuals fear that we are seeing the moral downfall of Western society. 

 Jesus is on his way. For the past 20 years, Christians have lived in the anticipation of seeing the magnificent return of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. The brighter the stars, the darker the night 

How we live in the present is influenced by our beliefs about the future. If He were to visit today, would He find us here faithful and true?

watching with joy rather than fear, should He arrive today? 

gives hope hints.   

3. The church is uncertain as to its direction. Many people who claim to know God actually reject Him by their words and deeds. Many Christians think that the hands of history's clock are getting close to midnight, but they're not sure just how close. Christians must reject ungodliness and worldly impulses and live self-controlled, morally upright lives in this current, evil age, whether our Lord returns today or in a thousand years (Ti. 2:12). 

Let's continue to live for our Lord today while anticipating His return.

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What countries are barbarians from?

Who are barbarians now?

What does barbarian mean in history?

Is barbarians historically correct?

Why did Romans call us barbarians?

Why did the Romans call barbarians barbarians?

Who is the most famous barbarian?

Were the Vikings brutal barbarians?

What language did the barbarians speak?

Who was the most powerful Germanic tribe?

What religion were German barbarians?

Were barbarian tribes German?

Who are Germans descended from?

Who was the strongest barbarian in history?

How did the Romans treat the barbarians?

Who destroyed Roman Empire?

Who defeated the Romans?

What modern country called Gaul?

Are French people Celtic?

What did the Celts look like?

Where did the Celts come from?

The soul who sins shall die. — Ezekiel 18:4

 Nowadays, it's a common belief that people shouldn't be held accountable for their actions or inactions. Don't blame the person directly; instead, blame their environment, parents, teachers, or the government.

This type of shifting of blame is refuted by God's Word, which also emphasizes personal accountability. A well-known saying among the Israelites was, "The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge" (Ezek. 18:2). However, the Lord forbade Ezekiel from applying this adage. He argued that everyone was responsible for their own sin and had a duty to repent (vv. 20–22).

Scripture asserts that we are not helpless victims of events. The all-knowing Judge will hold us accountable for any actions that go against His holy law. Confessing that we are deserving of God's eternal judgment and placing our faith in Jesus Christ as our substitute are our only options. Consequently, we can be confident that there is "no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1).

We must acknowledge our deserving of God's wrath in order to avoid it. The priceless blood was poured by Christ, the innocent Lamb of God, when He carried out God's holy Word and suffered in place of us.  

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Is there a disorder for extreme procrastination?

What personality type is a procrastinator?

What does ADHD procrastination look like?

What are the 6 procrastination personalities?

Is procrastination an ADHD trait?

What is the psychology of extreme procrastination?

What is debilitating procrastination?

How do you help someone with extreme procrastination?

How do you fix severe procrastination?

Is procrastination a trauma response?

Is struggling with procrastination ADHD?

What kills procrastination?

What are the 7 procrastination triggers?

What is worse than procrastination?

How procrastination can ruin your life?

What does severe procrastination look like?

What are two dangers of procrastination?

Does procrastination lead to laziness?

Are procrastinators smart?

Is procrastination due to low self-esteem?

What emotion causes laziness?

What is at the root of laziness?

Is being lazy a mental disorder?

What are the three types of laziness?

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth. — Matthew 6:19

 The issue with hoarding riches on earth is that they are so fleeting. Some of them, like structures, jewelry, or certificates of deposit, can be destroyed so quickly. They vanish with just a small spark, a theft, or a slump in the economy. 

Jesus foresaw a risk that was far bigger. Having material prosperity can dominate our thoughts and feelings and become our god. He declared in Matthew 6:21, "Where your treasure is, there your heart also will be." Additionally, earthly wealth cannot be exchanged for heavenly money.

The same can be said about earthly treasures. They could be valuable here on earth, but they are worthless in paradise. How much more preferable it is to amass the treasures of heaven by serving Christ, adhering to His commands, maintaining moral rectitude, having faith and love, and giving our lives to serving others! To treasure earthly treasures is pointless.

As with earthly wealth, treasures in heaven are accumulated. I'm not asking for treasures to hoard, collect, or rust here; rather, I'm asking for the finer things in life: humility and trust. 

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What is the most sought after shipwreck?

How many sunken treasure ships have not been found?

What is the biggest shipwreck treasure ever found?

What treasure ships have not been found?

What is the most expensive treasure lost at sea?

What is the largest treasure lost at sea?

Has any hidden pirate treasure ever been found?

Who owns buried treasure if you find it?

What is the most valuable treasure in the world?

What is the hardest treasure to find?

Can you keep treasure you find?

Where is Blackbeard's treasure?

Where is Blackbeard's head today?

Have they ever found Blackbeard's ship?

Where did they take Blackbeard's head?

How tall was Blackbeard?

What did Blackbeard actually look like?

What happened to the rest of Blackbeard's crew?

What was Blackbeard's punishment?

What is Blackbeard's weakness?

Who is Blackbeard's left hand?

Who found Blackbeard's treasure?

Why is Blackbeard's head on a pole?

Who is the sniper on Blackbeard's crew?

He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart. — Luke 18:1

 We frequently hesitate to ask the Lord for direction in a difficult situation because we believe we can figure it out on our own. If that's the case, though, we are not yet in a position where God will step in to help us. He wants us to feel as though we are truly powerless. 

In order to inspire us to keep bringing our issues to the Father, Jesus used the parable of the widow and the unjust judge. Because our own efforts fall short, we can "lose heart" (Lk. 18:1) if we are not persistent in asking for His assistance. And God longs to help us, unlike an unfair judge. 

What issues do you have? Will you fight or will you pray?

Getting on your knees is the best technique to maintain your balance. Bring to God your daily and hourly needs; remember that all things on earth will pass away; and that prayer grasps eternity as the Holy Spirit implores us to do. Pray, always pray!  

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Where in the Bible does it say watch fight and pray?

Is it right to pray for our enemy?

Does the Bible say to fight?

What Scripture says about the good fight?

What does the Bible say our fight is not against?

What Scripture says I will fight for you?

What Psalm is about God fighting for us?

Where in the Bible does it say hold your peace and I will fight for you?

What does the Bible say about being ready to fight?

What verse talks about God being our defense?

When God will make our enemies be at peace with us?

What verses are the weapons of our warfare?

What are the prayers of defense?

What is prayer the most powerful weapon against?

What is a powerful prayer for God's protection?

How do you pray for a fight?

What is the most powerful way to pray?

How do you deal with your enemies spiritually?

What are the 3 powerful prayers?

What is the hardest prayer to pray?

What gives prayer power?

Why is prayer the most powerful?

God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. — 1 Peter 5:5

 Let's give thanks to the Lord when someone prunes us back to size. He wants us to be the grateful recipients of His grace because He cares about us. 

Even after you believe you have arrived, there is still much to do. To help us recognize our arrogance, to instill in us genuine humility, and to transform us inside, God places critics in our lives.  

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Are bearskins still made of bearskin?

What is the story bearskin about?

What is the bearskin deal with the devil?

Is it bearskin or bear skin?

Do Queens Guard wear real bearskin?

Are black bears killed to make bearskin hats?

Why do bearskin hats not go under the chin?

Why are bearskin hats worn under your lip?

How many bearskin hats per bear?

How much is a bearskin hat worth?

Why are bearskin hats worn over eyes?

How long does a bearskin hat last?

How heavy is a bearskin?

How much do military bearskin hats weigh?

How much does a queens guard bearskin hat weigh?

Why is a bearskin called a busby?

Why are some bearskins bigger than others?

Why are the Royal Guards hats so big?

How do the Queen's guards hats stay on?

Why do the queens guards yell?

Why do Buckingham Palace guards faint?

Do royal Guards go to the bathroom?

What happens if a royal guard needs to pee?

Are the Buckingham Palace Guards guns loaded?

Godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, . . . but the sorrow of the world produces death. — 2 Corinthians 7:10

 Describe repentance. And how can we tell whether something is real?

According to Paul, godly sorrow for sin results in salvation and a new life, whereas worldly sorrow, which is limited to feeling horrible about the effects of sin, leaves a person unchanged and results in death. True repentance does not entail a life without sin. However, our repentance is sincere if we acknowledge that we are powerless sinners, believe that Jesus died for our sins, are relying on Him for salvation, and have a strong desire to live for Him. We've been pardoned.

Repentance conveys both a "I'm sorry" and a "I'm done" message. True repentance drives away the sin we once loved, vowing steadfastly to turn away from it and never longer submit to it.  

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How do you show genuine repentance?

What is the difference between genuine repentance and remorse?

What is the power of genuine repentance?

What is the message of true repentance?

What does Jesus say about true repentance?

What is the element of true repentance?

What is the purest type of repentance?

What are the 4 pillars of repentance?

What is the fruit of true repentance?

What is the proof of repentance?

What are works worthy of repentance?

Is repentance a divine gift?

What are the 5 paths of repentance?

What is true godly repentance?

What is the difference between godly repentance and worldly repentance?

What is pure repentance?

What repentance need not be repented of?

Does God forgive without repentance?

Is it true that you can only repent once?

Can an unrepentant sinner be forgiven?

Will all sins be forgiven except blasphemy?

What mortal sins Cannot be forgiven?

What are the two sins that Cannot be forgiven?

Is OMG a blasphemy?